Read the following scenario and provide a $5$ paragraph$/$one page minimum reflection in response to the prompts provided:

You are working outside in your backyard and absentmindedly leave the gate unsecured. Your dog sees a small animal on the other side of the gate and excitedly begins jumping on the gate which pushes it open and allows your dog to get out. Once you realize that your dog has escaped, you begin to frantically search the neighborhood but cannot find them. You decide to post on social media asking if anyone has seen your dog and requesting information.

Is this a contract situation? Why or why not?

Someone replies back that they have found your dog and coordinate a pickup with you. When you arrive, they demand payment for returning your dog. You refuse and they threaten to sue. How likely is it that a judge will decide in favor of the person who found your dog? Explain your answer.

If your social media posts had offered reward money for information or the return of your dog, would you be contractually obligated to pay it$?$ What type of contract would this be considered?